Hi there,
I'm also new and kicking myself that I didn't get invested in bitcoin when it was introduced to me last year.
Although I still don't think I'm to late to the party for a bit of investment profit :-)
And even when the bubbles burst I still see a place for a currency free from government and financially institutions meddling. Bitcoin and Ripple have long lives ahead of them.
P
(please can someone activate my account so I can post elsewhere, cheers)